Fast facts: Rochelle has two running backs in the top 10 in rushing in the area in Marquez Felix and Evan White, and QB Angel Burciaga has added balance to the attack as well; Felix and White were both over 100 yards rushing last week; as usual Sycamore packs speed on the edges and uses multiple-back sets on offense.

Oregon at Winnebago

When: 7:15 p.m.

Records: Oregon (3-3, 1-2), Winnebago (6-0, 3-0)

Last year: Winnebago 28, Oregon 13

Last week: Oregon 17, Byron 14; Winnebago 34, Genoa-Kingston 24

Fast facts: This starts a stretch of big games for both teams, with Oregon in need of at least two more wins to get to the postseason; the Indians have scored 245 points so far this season; they also handed RB James Robinson and Rockford Lutheran its only loss of the year, outrushing the potent offense with a three-headed backfield.

Fast facts: Christian Life has won five games in a row, with three straight shutouts; Arlington Heights has been shut out in five of its six games this season, and has been outscored 258-12.

Le-Win at Galena

When: 7:30 p.m.

Records: Le-Win 4-2, 4-1; Galena 4-2, 3-2

Last year: Le-Win 44, Galena 6

Last week: Le-Win 38, Forreston 33; Galena 42, Dakota 16

Fast facts: RB Ben Schubert leads Le-Win with 62 carries for 365 yards with 4 TDs. QB Ben Moest is 43 of 82 with 667 yards with 7 TDs and 3 interceptions. WR Luke Schubert has 13 receptions for 280 yards. As for Galena, QB Austin Long leads the Pirates in rushing with 83 carries for 471 yards. Long is also 22 of 53 for 266 yards with 2 TDs. WR Alex Peebles has 11 receptions for 130 yards.

Dakota at Forreston

When: 7 p.m.

On the air: 102.1 FM

Records: Dakota 2-4, 2-3; Forreston 5-1, 4-1

Last year: Forreston 33, Dakota 8

Last week: Galena 42, Dakota 16; Le-Win 38, Forreston 33

Fast facts: Dakota RB Drew Zellmer leads the team with 41 carries for 270 yards and 3 TDs. QB Austin Cashman is 7 of 20 for 92 yards. Zellmer has 4 receptions for 58 yards. For the Cardinals, RB Spencer Cruthis leads the way with 87 carries for 600 yards and 8 TDs. QB Robert DeVries is 25 of 36 for 416 yards with 4 TDs. Williams has 5 receptions for 128 yards with a TD.

GALENA — Galena has bounced back from its last loss in Week 4 loss to Eastland-Pearl City.

Now the Pirates (4-2, 3-2 NUIC Northwest) will have its biggest game left on the schedule at home against Lena-Winslow.

“I’m pleased with the way our teams responded after E-PC’s loss,” Galena coach Ed Freed said. “That was a tough loss for us and we got back to work and improved on things and got a nice win against South Beloit, and then last Friday on the road against Dakota.

“I thought we put everything together and played, in all phases, one of our best games this year.”

A win for both 4-2 teams is key, as a bid for playoff eligibility is at stake.

“Both teams are battling to get into the playoffs and have the possibility of going 7-2,” Freed said. “We’d have a chance to host and still battling to be one of the top three teams in the conference.

“Le-Win got a big win against Forreston, so they’ll be coming in with a lot of confidence. We know there’s a lot at stake. We have to give them our best shot.”

The Panthers (4-2, 4-1) are coming off an upset win over Forreston, which dropped them from the No. 3 ranked team in the state to No. 7. Le-Win is now the 10th ranked team in Class 1A.

This year’s Le-Win team is much more balanced, which proves different challenges for their opponents.

“They’ve always been a team that relies on team speed and physicality up front,” Freed said. “That’s still the case. They have quality linemen offensively and defensively and their backs have some nice speed.

“But what’s really helped them be successful this year is their passing game. (Quarterback) Ben Moest is a big guy back there and is throwing the ball well. I was impressed with their tight ends Luke Schubert and Matt Greene. Both do a great job, so they have some balance and that’s important.”

The Pirates will have a chance to beat the Panthers for the first time since 2002, two years before Freed took over as head coach.

“We’re excited,” Freed said. “The last few of years we haven’t been able to play well against them.

“So we look forward to the opportunity to have a good showing. We want to get a step closer to the playoffs.”